Onam
August 26 - WEDNESDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"Kerala's grandest festival welcoming King Mahabali with flower carpets, boat races, and sumptuous feasts."
Kerala's harvest festival celebrating the homecoming of legendary King Mahabali with elaborate festivities.
Traditions:
- Creating intricate Pookalam (flower rangoli) designs at home entrances
- Preparing the grand Onasadya feast with 26+ dishes on banana leaves
- Organizing Vallam Kali (snake boat races) and Kaikottikali dance performances
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Fun Fact:
Onam celebrates the annual visit of King Mahabali, whose rule was so golden that even the gods envied him.